The collective is a black centered diversified annual vegetable and livestock farm on heavily wooded property.

Originally from the Bronx, Ashanti has been passionate about growing food and working with animals most of her life, but has been doing so on a rural scale for the last 6 years.

She believes in contributing to the building of an alternative just,

She feels that one of the most exciting things about

Together we chat about Ashanti’s journey

Follow along:

https://www.blackyardfarm.com/

https://www.instagram.com/theblackyardfarm/

https://www.instagram.com/ashantiii23/

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Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Sharrel Meeker is the owner of Mud&Yarn, where she creates handmade, functional ceramics and crocheted accessories. She is also the co-owner and founder of Andem Art Studios - a collaborative community of artists in Brookline Village in Massachusetts.

She is a New England native but moved out to California for several years until she was diagnosed with cancer.

Together we discuss how she navigated that journey and came into crochet and pottery and what it was like starting up her business after healing and moving back to the Northeast.

She is deeply inspired by nature and natural textures, enjoys collaborating with different creators, and loves to find the humor in each day.

You can find her work at :

https://mudandyarn.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mudandyarn

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Tina Picz is a Filipina American multidisciplinary artist, mother, and founder / director of Firefolk Arts -- a gallery and co-working studio in Waitsfield, Vermont which opened in June of 2023, and prioritizes highlighting underrepresented creators in rural areas.

Together we discuss how she always had a bit of entrepreneurial spirit and childlike curiosity when it came to different creative pursuits, and how exploring her Asian identity led her to finding community in rural Vermont and the opening of the art space.

Please note that this interview was recorded over 6 months ago, so definitely follow Tina and Firefolk Arts to keep up to date on the latest events and offerings!

Find more here:

https://www.firefolkarts.com/

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Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Chris Viaud, a James Beard Award semifinalist & Top Chef Alumni, is the chef and owner of Greenleaf and Ansanm, both located in Milford NH, Pavilion located in Wolfeboro NH which are all restaurants under his hospitality company Northern Comfort Dining Group.

Chris has recently begun focusing a lot more of his time and energy into the exploration of his Haitian Heritage, including finding new ways to introduce and educate communities around the beauty of Haitian cuisine and culture.

He continues to challenge himself by pushing the boundaries and constantly taking himself out of his comfort zone by exploring new ideas, styles, trends and concepts to keep fueling his passion and believes that everyday there is the opportunity to learn something new.

Together we talk about the challenges he faced and the growth he experienced in opening and running multiple restaurants. He offers advice for those starting out in the culinary industry and emphasizes the need for continuous learning and staying humble enough to take in new information and learn from others in the industry.

Follow and learn more about Chris and his restaurants here:

https://www.instagram.com/chefchrisviaud/

https://www.ansanmnh.com/

https://www.greenleafmilford.com/

https://www.pavilionwolfeboro.com/

https://www.northerncomforthospitality.com/

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Emshika is the owner and executive chef of Chang Thai Cafe in Littleton, New Hampshire. She brings so much energy and fun to everywhere she goes and she loves to support all the local businesses she meets and works with.

Emshika shares her journey from growing up in Bangkok to moving to the US, navigating the corporate world, and how the sudden passing of her sister Sriwipha, "Ann", was her motivation and inspiration to open a restaurant of her own.

She discusses the influence of her family and community on her love for food and the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur and the expansion of her business.

She also shares her passion for reading, travel, and exploring new restaurants and foodie spots.

Overall, Emshika's story is one of resilience, creativity, and a deep connection to her roots.

Find her here:

https://www.instagram.com/emshika/

https://www.changthaicafe.com/

https://www.instagram.com/changthaicafe/

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Trina Bird is a New Hampshire native and a mother of 5. She is a lover of cats, books & plants, sayer of: "Yes. LFG."

I really enjoyed talking with Trina, she’s full

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Jess is a native new Englander, having grown up in Rhode Island before moving to Portland Maine to attend the Maine College of Art. She studied photography, textile design, and printmaking and graduated with a BFA in 2015. After graduation, she moved north to Western Maine, where I now creates a multitude of art and lives a vibrant life focused on the great outdoors with her husband Will.

In this podcast we explore the challenges of navigating a career as an artist and the importance of staying true to oneself. Jess talks about her transition to gallery shows and events, as well as her plans for exploring different mediums of art and rebranding. She finds lots of inspiration from the beautiful outdoors she is surrounded by and gets to explore while navigating the seasons and living in a more rural area and keeping a solid community.

Find her work at:

https://www.jessjeffriescreative.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jessjeffriescreative/

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Suphada is a Chef and Sommelier based in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire with over a decade of experience in food, wine, and hospitality.

She has spent years working alongside talented chefs, catering high-end food and wine dinners in California to creating intimate dinners for clients in Vermont.

She has her MA in Nutrition and Food Studies from New York University, where she had the opportunity to dive deep in the world of nutrition, food systems, climate change, and food waste.

She is equally concerned about eating healthy food as she is about mitigating food waste and is passionate about combining knowledge from both sectors into her personal chef business.

Together we discuss taking time for self-care, enjoying outdoor activities, and travel plans as well as Suphada's journey to becoming a sommelier, challenges as a woman and Asian American in the food industry, future plans for the business, learning to breathe deeply, and favorite things about living in the Northeast.

This interview was recorded over 6 months ago, so please follow along with Suphada to see the most recent updates!

https://www.instagram.com/uvfoodandwine/

https://suphadarom.com/

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Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j

Elena is a local Seacoast chef, and the creator of Graze by Elena, her elevated catering company.

Elena channels her fine dining culinary background and a love of beauty into gorgeous, inspired bites to elevate your events and create joy & connection.

She brings all of her loves-of-life into the business- nature, flowers, New England seasonality, community, curiosity as well as nods to Spanish culture, and the restaurants that raised her.

Elena enjoys life on the Seacoast of Maine with her golden retriever and two bunnies, adventuring with them to the woods, the beach, or hopping around town gathering local products for her next artistic catering event.

In this episode we discuss her decision to transition from a career in food to starting her own business, the freedom and creativity she enjoys in her life and her plans for the future.

This interview was recorded over 6 months ago, so please be sure to follow Elena for the most recent updates!

https://www.instagram.com/grazebyelena/

https://grazebyelena.com/

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠⁠ and follow us at ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast⁠ 

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin ⁠https://www.ashleyherrin.com/⁠

Music by ArtMusic ⁠https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j⁠

In our debut episode, we interview Julianne Hartley of Miss Julieann Music, a board-certified music therapist and children's musician, shares her journey of healing from Lyme disease and struggles with body image. She discusses the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of resilience skills. Julianne emphasizes the role of music in her healing process and her mission to help children develop coping skills through her music therapy work. Her story highlights the power of finding purpose and making an impact despite personal challenges. She discusses her plans for future performances and her goal of training teachers and therapists to use her music program. Additionally, she shares her passion for foraging and building a better planet.

Please note that this interview was recorded about a year ago, but we have a little update from Julieann at the end!

Find out more from Miss Julieann and listen to her album at the links below:

Website: https://www.missjulieann.com/

Instagram: instagram.com/missjulieannmusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5zxjjldQnPe1FVh0BGHZOP?si=xhrn4NAdSJy4UikavDwS0w

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Find out more about Tell Northeast at ⁠https://tellnortheast.com/⁠ and follow us at ⁠https://instagram.com/tellnortheast 

Graphic and site design by Ashley Herrin https://www.ashleyherrin.com/

Music by ArtMusic https://open.spotify.com/track/7AVgxV0wtk2wnOQH3FTt2j